The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly), 26 March 1924
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The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (Weekly)
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Title Section17 1924-03-26 1 THE Singapore Free Press AND MERCANTILE ADVERTISER. WEEKLY MAIL EDITION. SERIES WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 1924. NO. 1,91217 words
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Article105 1924-03-26 1 i»ac;e. m 199 199 194 194 194 194 M I 195 L> mi i;r \K\VS. r.>."» tenced te Death l v .'> ible Crime 199 to Death m X 199 200 202 1 ful 204 I 2"-4 i > ra ihk BDrrtMt ii».-» 199 204 \v 894 :i. Final105 words
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Article34 1924-03-26 1 took place at Cfal <»n Saturday 1 Modi Panglima < unimissioner of i tTTtiintd to dinner by lub, prior to hi? de- t the Empire Exnie<l Amin bin Haji proceeding to -v;ttd as a special34 words
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Article303 1924-03-26 1 By the mail which arrived here on Saturday, March 22nd. the latest London data received wen Feb. 2^th. This Weekly leaves by the P. and O. Naldera on Thursday. -Mr. E. S. Host-. C.M.CL, has been appointed Colonial Secretary. At the Asaiiea, the Tamil named Panulaaij. accused303 words
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Article180 1924-03-26 1 March, £4. 28 Tons ;,.5o Gambler $25.00 Pepper white 32.00 Pepper li.tuk 18.25 Fluke Tapioca 13.50 Pearl Sago Small 9% I <*opm 11.30 Copn 11.50 Opium, Benares unt. *.OGO Rice, Rangoon *hii.e 276.00 Rice Siam No. 1 for export 30.C0 Rice, Sian \o. 2 f#T export 310.0:) RK:e, Bfti|Ml180 words
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Article534 1924-03-26 1 March, 19. Ii the piracies m tne China waters continue ana it the Home Government upho.us tne decision 01 me Hongkong Government and refuses to go iartner than sanctioning the arming ot ships' officers, there will almost certainly be trouble m the China Coast trade. The officers534 words
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Article339 1924-03-26 1 Ihe difficulties sure to arise from the action of the Angora Assembly m deposing the Khaiif and abolishing the Khalifat are beginning to become plain. Rival candidacy for the Khalifat and objection to the passing of the dignity to the King of the Hedjaz. has been published.339 words
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Article500 1924-03-26 1 March, 20. The debate m Parliament on the Singapore -Base gives us some new information but not a great deal. We learn that Dominion opinion was not absolutely m favour of the Base when the Government detailed its position and its idea of Imperial policy. Canada500 words
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DOMESTIC OCCURRENCES.
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Article29 1924-03-26 1 CALDECOTT.- Pea. L's. at Broxbourne, Herts, wife of Andrew Caldecott, Malayan Civil Service, son. LINDON. On March 17th 1924., to Mr. and Mrs. X. L. Lindon. a son.29 words
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Article31 1924-03-26 1 STAKBUCK-FRESMAN. Feb. 26. at Sutton, Norman H nry, only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Starbuck. S-.lcup. to Grace Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mn. C, A. Freeman. Sutton.31 words
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Obituary58 1924-03-26 1 CUMMING. Feb. 25, Elizabeth, widow of James Bannerrr.an Cummin*:, of Singapore. HAMID.— Feb. 16. at Oldham. Lancashire, after two d;.v it, Hsjaidca i Kitty), dearlybeloved wife of I'nku Hamid, of Johorv. CAMPBELL: At Edinburgh of pneumonia, en the 22nd inst., Rodney Murray Campbell i nee Galloway), the btlowd wife58 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement53 1924-03-26 1 i .-tpore Fiee Prus 1 i •o :h Strait* invited U» senJ •er an(! Copies will th»-n 1 NM 11l of cal. :n can ha- py mtitd to them 111] U ju°.i tt-: I] .t.rn«.T.t. ENGLAND To \:1 EAST. Pmted St| S ':<bilan, and I', r I. .Su~» NEWSPAPERS I53 words
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Article648 1924-03-26 2 March. 21. The servant question has had such a long rest that we were not surprised to come across references to it recently, one m a Colombo paper deploring the inefficacy of the registration system m regard to getting a decent servant, and the other m the Straits648 words
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Article578 1924-03-26 2 March, 22. The reply of Admiral Sir Frederick Field to Mr. Bruce's speech at Melbourne strikes rather a new note, for if the Admiral's words are to be taken at their full value he has a very high opinion of Port Darwin as a naval578 words
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Article477 1924-03-26 2 hi:st we yield to none m our de-iig-hi and belief m sport m all its best forms, we cannot avoid an uneasy feeling that it is being made rather ridiculous by some excitable enthusiasts, 'ihe incident which has recently roused this feeling is the absurd importance which is being477 words
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Article654 1924-03-26 2 March, WL This week ought to ha\ t most exciting one for Singap< lor has not the Government announced that it is not prepared t 0 ft < the Singapore Naval Ba>v Scheme? As a matter of fact, far people have excited themselves about it. because the654 words
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Article267 1924-03-26 3 March. 25. c Mr. Edward Shaw Resident of Negri has, Wi have been officially d, been appointed Colonial the Straits Settlements, Sir Frederick James. Mi. H 3 is jusi «>ver tifty-two years as thirty-three years of ■o bifl credit, having been anj »r officer m267 words
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Article324 1924-03-26 3 The annual report of the working j of the Co-operative Societies Depart- ment of the Strait? and F.M.S. shows that the organisation of co-operation and the growth of its twin sister, thrift, is very slow, though not withI out signs of encouragement. For instance, the padi planters of324 words
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Article354 1924-03-26 3 Mr. H. B. Ward is leaving for home on the P. and O. Xaldera on Thursday. Mr. F. Thorou^ood, of the Mercantile '< Bank, has been transferred to Kuala Lumpur to relieve Mr. H. Provis, of the Kuala Lumpur branch, who goal OB leave next week. Mr. S. Codrfogton, President354 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Letter563 1924-03-26 3 To the Editor, Sir, —I do not write impartially; nevertheless it would interest a number of the public, myself included, to understand what exactly is the function of the Licensing Justices; it certainly does not appear to be that of licensing. It would, also be interesting to know563 words
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Article280 1924-03-26 3 ARRIVAL IN SINGAPORE. The Japanese Military Mission, which cons sts of several distinguished Japanese oflkevs and which is on its way to Europe and America on the Japanese steamer, Hakusan Maiu, spent Sunday and yesterday m Singapore while their vessel was m port. The object of this280 words
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Article70 1924-03-26 3 Among the through passengers by the Xaldera is Lieut. Col. W. N. Nicholson, C.M.G., D.SO, the retiring D.A.A.G: of the Head Quarters, China Command. He was quite recently married to Miss Phylifl Higgs, and goes to Gibraltar to rejoin his regiment, the Ist Suffolks, as second m command. The Naldera70 words
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Article439 1924-03-26 3 SEVEN YEARS FOR GANG ROBBERS. The second Singapore Assizes were conI tinued yesterday before Mr. Justice Acton, when three Chinese, Ang Lin Lak, Liow Fook and Chan Phek, were charged with gang robbery. The complainant was a poultry dealer named Lim Inn, and he told I the Court439 words
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TENNIS SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.
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Article67 1924-03-26 3 [Reuter's Service.] New Voik, Mar. 23. Tilden points out that the Lawn Tennis Association's new rule, barring playeis writing to the press, does not operate until 1925. He therefore is eligible and is Willing to represent the United States m the Davis Cup this year. He understands that a similar67 words
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Article94 1924-03-26 3 (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, Mar. 24. The report of Ipoh Gymkhana Club for Friday's meeting- shows that three meetings were held m the past year at which the stakes amorrted to $4K,000. Ten pony griffins were imported m November. There were 29 new members. The new94 words
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Article44 1924-03-26 3 The result of the March Medal (Bogey) was a tie between Mr. F. ApfM and Mr. J. Kennedy, 2 down each. The ball sweep on Saturday was won by Mr. W. E. 0. Stanford and on Sunday by Mr. F. Niblock.44 words
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Article70 1924-03-26 3 Paris, Mar. 21. Pierre Wertheimer, owner of Epinard, has informed Router that he has contracted to rrn Epinard m three races m America m September ar.d October. It is expected that the horse will sail at the beginning of July. With regard to Ascot, nothing is definitely settled.70 words
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Article46 1924-03-26 3 The March spcon competition took plai. r e at Seletar on March 20 with the following result. 300 yds 200 yds 100 yds Total Mrs. Lyall 29 29 31 102.16. Mrs. Fras*r 21 27 26 19L88. Mis. Dunn 23 25 26 101.43.46 words
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Article73 1924-03-26 3 The wedding of Mr. Duncan Millar, of the Chartered Rank, and Miss Gwen Forbes will take place from "Kingsley" about the middle of next month, says the Straits Echo. Burglars are said to have entered No. 2 Cairn Hill Circle on Sur.day night and removed a water pipe and gas73 words
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Article1281 1924-03-26 4 A ballad may be defined as a short narrative poem adapted for singing 1 and m its original state the singing of the ballad was accompanied with dancing; indeed the word 'ballad' is derived from the Latin word ballare 'to dance' and its original meaning is better preserved1,281 words
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Article565 1924-03-26 4 In the course of an interesting speech at Kuala Lumpur, Sir P. Ramanathar. grave the following advice to leaden of Indian opinion m Malaya. Duties of Leaders. Good leaders wen a valuable factor m any country. If they were men <>f light and leading, they were565 words
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Article792 1924-03-26 4 A FINE DAYS RACING. The final race for the Joan Cup yesterday saw eleven boats on the starting: line m a fresh breeze and all but one, Margaret il (Hopkins), chose the Peak Island mark as their first objective. The Polly got away if anything ahead of the starting792 words
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Article132 1924-03-26 4 The match between th< Garrison Golf Club and Singapore Club, was played yeiterday Singapore having an easy win. The following were the Garrison players b«.in<v mentioned first. lU. Ward and F.C. Stewart 0 FoitU and Knox Baker and HcMichael 0, llurphy and Bath P.. Macphail i:m\ Stringfellow132 words
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Article21 1924-03-26 4 The tiger which mauled a coolie on Am- hewt estate recently was killed by Mr. J ,D.. Russey on the estate.21 words
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CRICKET.
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Article359 1924-03-26 4 E though they were without tt Major Sprinp. Knijrht, Ha I: ter the S.C.C. defeats tl rday by the narrow margin runs. It was a slow and sr match on a wicket that was very the heavy ra:n during the *eej a half hours'359 words
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Article35 1924-03-26 4 f Rt uu r\ Si nrfiee.] wcctU. M.r Tin- ii ternatfofuU ten miles w; wo poll ts, France i 163, [i LBC, i:. Corpora] Cottei :ioial champion, wms first home m 535 words
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Article15 1924-03-26 4 i nfion. M; In the Ajual former \\<>n by two BUttdi was15 words
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Article23 1924-03-26 4 L<»nd<n, M tr. The inti'i\ Queen*! Chrib m <_:. i iotifi i norn to reci hoc with a? bridpe tied it h23 words
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Article76 1924-03-26 4 London, M I»«»th Varsity crewi i at Pirtatj fm- th t Oxford thi> nt;. Dovrae trial. PrtTi^v tn Ifoctlake. tior > we fairly favoji.-. i no wind, a fair tide v p lime was Ifjf, a a tis r ..idon. '»!.:r ("ambrid^ pomtd its first I'uil--I>< tweet76 words
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Article23 1924-03-26 4 New York. Mar 22 Abe Goldstein of Umm York k«i world's bantam weig-ht championship. poiattnff Joe Lynch m fifteen roun23 words
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Article233 1924-03-26 5 \V. E. Horley dedicated the new urch at Pasir Panjang, Negri an, vn Sunday. poli:e constable has- been ar- rired by the Detective Dept. td de.-t-rtun from the Force. king has been pleased to grant i:y to wear the Insignia vf the Third the Onk-r of233 words
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Article107 1924-03-26 5 ring action was taken at a nu-t-tin.tr held on Mar. 14th: -chase of land for pip? Timah Road, area approxiwith a house standing fof the sum of $17,000. n mmend that the Comm.sCJovtrnment to extend Municipal limits at Upper Road subject to provision of ■nn.end the adoption of107 words
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Article185 1924-03-26 5 H rwiTiclJMM. a i Lefc Kong was sentenced to >nment by Mr. r the Second Police Court yesterDScd was convicted on m the person of a Tamil ul some weeks ago. <>n vie ted on a charge of servant of some tools, was months rigorous impriMUM COWTt185 words
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Article43 1924-03-26 5 "•b«i of the- Straits Settlejrointf on leave next n L Mitchell, A.S.P., sails >a and Inspector Dale on the tk. Chief Inspector Wilson. ye Inspector Mann of Mr W. H. Marshall, Senior H Civ 1 Prison, Singapore, L leave next month.43 words
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Article1895 1924-03-26 5 The inability of Hongkong to raise a team to send to Singapore m April m order that the inter-port cricket matches which have lapsed since 1920, might be resumed, w. i occasion very considerable regret, not only m Singapore, birt m all parts of -Malaya, where interest m1,895 words
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Article83 1924-03-26 5 New tables and benches etc. ar? replacing the o d furniture of 01 r Police Courts The fable which ha? adorned the Third Police tcurt for years is perhaps one of the oldest i" tides of furniture and on it have been r*rv<* the initials of many members83 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Letter258 1924-03-26 5 I'o the Edittr. Sir, i endorse every word of, 'A Suggestion," unose letter appears m your issue f date except the unwarranted insinuation, mat the Indians know less of the man than Ot his name. It oniy serves- to show his little-mindedness. From Saturday last the papers258 words
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Letter86 1924-03-26 5 To the Editor. Sir,— As Dr. Tagore belong to everybody oi the islands and continents of the seven seas may I, as a European, suggest that cur Indian friends invite the Asiatic members of the Legislative Council, together with one or two Europeans, whether of thot Council or86 words
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Letter301 1924-03-26 5 To the Editor. Sir,— l observe that you have reprinted a letter which appeared m the Time* of Malaya" and as it is palpably m reference to the performances of the London Syncopating Orchestra peihaps I may be permitted to briefly comment upon it. He would indeed301 words
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Article210 1924-03-26 5 t There were several disturbances of a ent nature during Monday. Two Tamils a dispute which resulted m a fi^ht B Of the men picked up an axe and uck the other over the head, with result that he has been arrested and rged. At midnight on210 words
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Article1127 1924-03-26 6 NO CHANCE OF DIMINISHED SUPPLY. From the Consulate-General of the Netherlands Indies we have received a copy of an official pamphlet issued by the N. E. I. Department of Agriculture dealing with the rubber position m the Dutch Indies. The report is as follows: As preliminary figures1,127 words
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Article545 1924-03-26 6 DEATH SENTENCE ON TAMIL MURDERER. At the second Singapore Assizes yesterday afternoon a Tamil named Panusamy was found guilty of the murder of a Tamil woman, his former mistress, at a house m Moulmein Road on February Bth, and Mr, Justice Acton sentenced him to death. The woman,545 words
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205 1924-03-26 6 In the Supreme Corn yesterday morning, before the Chief Justice. Sir Walter Shaw, a Dutch insurance company, the BataviMche Zee and Brand Afsurantie Maatschappij, which carries on business m Batavia, was sied by the Hok Tjang Kong Sic, who sought to recover sums alleged to be205 words
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Article28 1924-03-26 6 The Daih- Telegraph and othe r home papers have p'ctures of the Malayan Pavilion at the Wembley Exhibition, now receiving its finishing touches. The building looks very well.28 words
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Article527 1924-03-26 6 I SCHEME ABANDONED. The following letter was received at midnight: Sir. I am directed by the Governor to inform you that His Excellency has received an intimation from the Right Honourable the Secretary of State for the Colonies to the effect that the Prime Minister will make527 words
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Article398 1924-03-26 6 (iood Opening Reception at Theatre. Whatever fears newspaper correspondents may have inspired m the breasts of the members of the London Syncopating Orchestra as to the nature of their reception m Singapore were entirely dissipated when they opened at the Victoria Theatre last night. Mr. Edgar Warwick398 words
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Article568 1924-03-26 6 Now that the Imperial Gow n definitely shelved t':e Admiralty the creation of the Far Ea>ten Singapore, we suppose Hongkev remain the British Naval headquan the Far East. When the scheme w.. cussed :n the Hou-e of Comn, eight or nine months ago, it the ii> Naval568 words
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Article204 1924-03-26 6 The taxi driver and his assi>;. At re a ire.- ted by Chief Detective Ir.-pect<>: Keni y in coniuc'ion with the assault committed on Mr. I. Mairs. Chief Warehou^ man, 5.H.8.. were \esterday sentenced t two months rigorous imprisoment ea ■dditHN to bcinjr oi-dered to pay si." .a204 words
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Article81 1924-03-26 6 A GfcMtte Extraordinary issue:! ><-' day appoints the hon'ble (icor^ H.mnu. to be the Governor's Deputy, during H Excellency's absence from the Colorn March 19th. The case against Mr. T. L. Chan r was ni< I tioned a^ain m the Third Police Court >< terday morning by Mr. K. Braddcll81 words
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Article331 1924-03-26 7 TH URSDAY, MARCH 20, 1924. Sfra K. f> Acton left for Europe yesterp on the B. I. steamer Tara. K. Sali.n ann, of Messrs. Allen and Malac a, leaves for England on this w.«ek. having another spell of In the v/eek ended March Bth s :,l new cases, all Chinese,331 words
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Article115 1924-03-26 7 rjdtr of Lancashire Troops. a! Sir Neill Malcolm, S aai tn> week entered on froa army sen- ice says v I F It, On February 20, I a-.ro, he bepan soldiering 11 and Southtnand Hiirh- Bg <>f the war he was '.i' 11th Division, which llth M115 words
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Article67 1924-03-26 7 of the Nany.) NfchiS mhuisha.) Tokio. March 19. the Seiyu a seal m the House of aign against recognition Ofl m China and it is atiom will again or two counsellors ilate at Vladivostok nmunists of lida, XaWti arrested charged (MM a Communist nn a stoat society. fire67 words
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Article592 1924-03-26 7 ITS END AND AIM. Mr. S. K. Nair, wJiose first lecture ir. Singapore was attended by a large gathering at the Victoria Theatre a few days ago, addressed another large gathering m. the Y. M. C. A. hall yesterday, on the subject of Educatior. its end and aim. Mr.592 words
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Article134 1924-03-26 7 Trie action brought by A. R. S. Veerappa Chctty, who was convicted at the Aftlisea last yrar on a ehaTft of forft*inf a pronissory note for $30,000 and two smaller HOtCfl an i sentenced to six years imprisonment, was mentioned to the Chief Justice, Shf Walter Shaw,134 words
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Article172 1924-03-26 7 A lanr< crocodile, twenty-four feet I'^1 '^a 1 weighing more than 580 pounds, has arrived m Peking from Singapore and will be exhibited m the Zoological Gardens lick Hakhimen, says a Shanghai paper. Mr. T. S. Baker. Inspector of the Hon^rk- !!u- and Shanghai Banking Corporation, ited, with Mrs. Baker,172 words
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Article442 1924-03-26 7 SHOEMAKERS DOUBLE CRIME. The story of a sudden quarrel between two shoemakers over some washerman's tickets, followed by a challenge to fight, m the course of which one of the participants was fatally stabbed, and his wife, who courageously intervened between her husband and his assailant, also received442 words
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Article513 1924-03-26 7 Two local Chinese traders and rubber dealers were prosecuted before the District Judge yesterday morning at the instance of Mr. Moore of the Rubber Restriction Department, for offences under the Rubber Restriction Ordinance and the Rubber Dealers Ordinance. Mr. R. Page pleaded guilty on behalf of the513 words
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212 1924-03-26 7 The following is the report of the Committee of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association for the >'ea>\ 1923. The income amounted to $42..774.62 ami Expenditure, 'ncluding Depreciation, to $39,725.68, giving a surplus of $3,048.94 on the year's working. Five Firms were admitted to212 words
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Article165 1924-03-26 7 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 647 th auction, yesterday when there was Catalogued 1.020,741 lbs.; 678.90 tons. Offered ***** G lbs.; 433.40 tons. Sold 77G.010 lbs.; 346.43 tons. PRICES REALIZED. Spot. London ll :J 4 d. New York 22% cts. Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents165 words
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Article56 1924-03-26 7 The local agency has received advice by telegraph from the Head Office m London that a final dividend on the Bank's shares of 8 per cent, less income tax, has been declared, making 16 per cent less tax, for the year. £50,000 has been placed to56 words
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Article872 1924-03-26 8 Lady Stubbs, wife of the Governor of i Hongkong, is on a short visit to Peking, accompanied by Miss Robina Addis, and Mr. Gaisford St. Lawrence. Miss Belle Mitchell and Miss Joan Hamilton, who were the guests of the 1 Excellencies, Sir Laurence and Lady Guillemard,872 words
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Article1459 1924-03-26 8 DANGEROUS oNB-SIDED REST y 4tICTION. Mr. Badde 1 Suicida i policy. T he J? fte *»tfc annual general meeting of Teluk A" Rubber Estates Limited was held ir ew Hongkong Bank Chambers ye st A&8&+ The Chairman (Mr. A. E. Ba.i--a*s>) presided and there were aiso present1,459 words
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Article517 1924-03-26 8 S'njrapore, Mar. 19. Tin after a long and steady rise has ar last experienced a setback and following a drop of i'l2 15a. on March 14th declined 120 on March 19th dosing C26S. This has naturally had an effect on the share market and at the close517 words
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Article56 1924-03-26 8 In response to invitations issued by Messrs. Yap Tai Chi and Yap Pow Chinp, about fifty people assembled at the late Captain China's garden house m Hiph-st., Kuala Lumpur, when the Hon. Mr. Ralph Scott, the British-Resident, ard Mrs. Scott were entertained to a farewell dinner on the eve of56 words
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Article696 1924-03-26 8 PALLADIUM AND VIENNA < h REFUSED. Mr. P. F. David, District Judjre. over the quarterly meeting of the B< (1 Licensing Justices ir the Mstffct yesterday afternoon. Other member* the Board also present were M Tiong Wah, W. P. \Y. Ker, I) a A. E. Baddeley and696 words
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Article73 1924-03-26 8 Mr. \V. E. Rpten, Cmmhim lice, Major G. M. Kidd. latter B Officer, and Mr. M. D. Daly. and European Judir- all if tin X vice, are jroinp on leave m th« I Mr. W. H. Dinsmore is meni Justice Daly's successor. I 1 Speer's absence Mr. Allen. AA'V Patani.73 words
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Article767 1924-03-26 9 GERMAN DESIGNS IN NEW GUINEA. CONCERN IN HOLLAND. si mt time uneasiness has been pron the Netherlands by the plans of Ger..ians from the former Geri•:. New Guinea to found a ..nijany for t..e exploration and exploitaDates Wall and North New Guinea. 1., territory involved is five times as ,i.767 words
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Article482 1924-03-26 9 CUNARDER'S SEVEN HUNDRED. Yesterday, for the third time this year, American tourists invaded Sir.gapore but their experiences did not altogether constitute an unmixed pleasure, for they were less- fortur.ate, so far as the weather was concerned, than the tourist? who came here on the Franconia and the482 words
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Article358 1924-03-26 9 Dr. Ahlsntde's Work. One of the distinguished travellers or the Laconia ia Dr. K. H. Ahlswede, of NewYork, the noted bacteriologist. Dr. Edward H. Ahlswede is tht; son of Dr. O. Ahlswede, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.F of I.< ndon. The sol studied at Downing Col- lege, Cambridge, and afterwards358 words
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Article675 1924-03-26 9 VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY. (From Our Own Correspondent). Johore Bahru, Mar. 17. Activity is again noticeable amongst local volunteers, and last Saturday saw th:> second field-day of the J. V. R., this however, being not on such a scale as the initial effort, but confined to the Johore Bahru platoon675 words
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Article101 1924-03-26 9 (By Courtesy of the Xanyo NiehiNichl Shimbunsha.) Tokio, Mar. 19. Lieut. Kawashima was m charge of submarine No. 43 when she collided with the warship Tatsuta outside Sasebo and was MU k. Rescue work has commenced. The Chinese Government has decided not to proceed with the Russo-Chinese negotiations.101 words
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Article93 1924-03-26 9 The local agency informs us that they have received the following cable from the Head Office n London: At the approaching annual general meeting of shareholders the Directors will recommend that a dividend be declared f;#r the past half year at the rate of 14 per cent p.a.93 words
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Article243 1924-03-26 9 Speared to Death m Chinatown. The last of the four murder trials at the second Singapore Assizes commenced yesterday before Mr. Justice Acton and a special jury. The case cor.cerns the death, brought about m coldblooded circumstances which only too frequently attend these crimes m Singapore, of a243 words
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Article335 1924-03-26 9 Lend on Chamber of Commerce Examinations. The results of the London Chamber of Commerce Examinations held locally m November of last year have just come to hand. The main examination of the year. so far as local schools are concerned, takes place m May, and the entries for335 words
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Article191 1924-03-26 9 Singapore, Mar. 20. Rubber. A farther fall m market valu during the past week has to be recorded. At one time th c quotation for Spot Sheet was as low as 39, but later improved by 2. The tone m yesterday's local auction was fairly steady and Awarded191 words
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Article60 1924-03-26 9 The largc-t covered riding rinj? m China if shortly to be completed m Shanghai, and will be a part of the new Great Western Riding Academy under construction by members of the American Troop of the Shanghai Volunteer Corps. So great ha; been the development of the six month? old60 words
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Article819 1924-03-26 10 Li^ut. D. G. MacLeod is appointed to be acting captain while m command of C. Co., Scottish, S. V. Corps. Mr. H. R. Cheeseman has been appointed an unofficial trustee of the Penang Free School, vice Mr. R. H. Pinhorn. Hn, D. Beatty is appointed to819 words
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Article1919 1924-03-26 10 ITS HISTORY. Part I. The following interesting report has been courteously forwarded to us.^Water Resources of South Johore. The first public reference to the possibility that Singapore Town would need to go to the Johore mainland for its water j supply, occurs m the report by Mr.1,919 words
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Article424 1924-03-26 10 THE BITER BIT. Amor.g the several bankrupts who publicly examined by the Official Mr. G. C. Valpy, m the Sin^a^.r, ruptcy Court yesterday afternoon, the Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shau Punjabi Sikh moneylender, who liabilities amounted to over two tl dollar?. He stated that he b.^amoney upon a424 words
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Article115 1924-03-26 10 It is somewhat -tranjre that th> m tion and manufac-tuiv <»f t Malaya should kt aln;o>t Wtivdy hands of Chinese, for t n- xpmt sf I forms an imj>ortant item m Mal;>; returns. The total IKJIH of tar' grades .lurnj: Iftf amountetl to 14,402 and was115 words
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Article67 1924-03-26 10 re wen the erection of ill work conn. New Medical < eh, WO; K. fovn 1 1 1 506,000; United Engine* linagh 90; V 497,600; non and i >mbay) iv Brossard Ifoppin I I The n-ii.:, i „f U< for the comp 1 1 km of67 words
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Article52 1924-03-26 10 Ihe four Chin murder of a compatriot >. |i Cross Street <«r. th<- jmv 1 the alle^rati(»n of the BtOßecuUwi they mn eoneetaed with tw« othei En an attack with spear- M |Jm wliile he was wmttd at a c(.ff. found not guilty H the Sir:-;. yesterday morning52 words
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Article791 1924-03-26 11 STEAM MONTHLY PROFITS. annual general meeting of the Jeran .;r>i»t-r Estate, Limited, was held HftoUfd office of the Company, ertd tsank Chambers at noon yester- LOW-Bg being present: Messi i U..«»r! Poh. Chairman, E. A. Elias Ktok Kh am, S. H. Moss and P. ft irht. for791 words
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Article284 1924-03-26 11 Rreat rocces, attended the third demon-t-on or dancing riven m the Victoria Theatre yesterday afternoon by the pop* »f Mi>s Lillian Newton, the fairly la- o audience being extremely pleased with the var.ety of pretty and dainty dancei executed with gnu* and skill, their appreciation being shown284 words
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Article528 1924-03-26 11 SIR F. FIELD'S PRO.VIDENTE BASE. By reason of its geographical positior rort Darwir. as a naval base for Australis *ould appear to have considerably stronger claims than those of the several othei Australian ports which have been suggestec m tfte past remarked an Australian authority yesterday. As a528 words
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Article1217 1924-03-26 11 t^tticquid agutU homines nostri est farragt belh Juvenal What a contempoiary used to call the mual Hegira is m full swing now, and what with distinguished persons who have gone Home, or are going Home m the near future, the senior ranks of the civil service1,217 words
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Article272 1924-03-26 11 Fo^n'p-M 1 ePOlt Of the Bri tish and *°"»*n Bible Society for 1923, f Or Malaya, from the pen of Mr. Puitfv states hat the total circulation for 1923 was 136 143.6 Win 1921, w,210 copies bein^ sold. Fourteen colporteur, were at work* The decrease is m272 words
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Article223 1924-03-26 11 Si-ns of Active Revival In the Industry. Advices from Cornwall point to the possibility of an active revival m the tin industry of the Principality. AH along -he line, wth the exception of the Federated Malay States, the output shows a decline. According to ascertained data, the figures223 words
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Article100 1924-03-26 11 »i The latest strike at Canton i s by shops selling rubber soles. They are striking against a tax which has- recently been imposed cr. this commodity. A Bankers' strike is being- suggested as an effective way of protesting against a reported intention to tevy a tax of 5 certs100 words
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
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Letter336 1924-03-26 12 To the Editor. Sir, If I recollect correctly Mr. A. E. Baddeley condemned restriction to the extent of three columns of your valuable space when it was first introduced. He lately announced m your Singapore contemporary that restriction being: a proved success ii should now be comparatively easy to336 words
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Letter187 1924-03-26 12 To the Editor. Sir, I have lead the article headed "The E?phth Wonder" which appear- m your issue of date. There is a religions service hi Id yearly n certain paits of Malabar m which walk lie on fire is an item on the proULan.ir.e I have187 words
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Article142 1924-03-26 12 l»urmun President Rt fused Rs. 8,000 Car. Rangoon, Feb. 27. At the Corporation meeting last evening a grant was asked for the purchase of a eai for the Corporation's new Bin-man Pre sident, Dr. Ba Yin. Thfe was unexpectedly opposed by Mr. Tha Din Yyi, the virtual leader142 words
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Article99 1924-03-26 12 <By Courtesy of the Nanyo NichiNichi Shimbunsha.) Tokio, Mar. 20. The Signal received from the sunken submarine 4 5 was "res-ue quickly here are eighteen survivors. 91 The rescue party worked feverishly :.nd supplied air and liquid food through pipes, but no further signal being received great anxiety99 words
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Article127 1924-03-26 12 \ery well-arranped programmes have been drawn-up m connection with the visits here shortly of the tourist steamers the Samaria and the Empress of Canada with further batches of world-sightseers on board. The Samaria is due at daybreak on Saturday, Mar. 20th, and the Empress of Canada early on the following127 words
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SPORTING NEWS.
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Article26 1924-03-26 12 London, March 10. A Mentone message says that m the final of the ladies' single open tournament Mdlle. Lenglen defeated Miss Ryan 7-5, 6-1.26 words
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Article48 1924-03-26 12 Vesington Prince, the four-year-old gelding by Royal Car.opy out of Vain Glorious is being shipped from England for Mr. "Clare." He is expected m Colombo early next month. Vesington Prince should prove quite useful m Ceylon. Royal Canopy -ired 19 winners of last year.48 words
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Article87 1924-03-26 12 Speaking at the close of the Polo tournament at Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, the President (Capt. Sidney Smith), congratulated Singapore on winning: and took the opportunity of mentioning the fact that it was a very expensive matter these days for teams travelling, the railway charges bting now87 words
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Article285 1924-03-26 12 Following is the committee's report for the meeting to he held m the S. C. C. Pavilion next Wednesday. The Receipts for the year exceeded the Expenditure by $317.92, details of which are shewn m the statement of accounts. Through the courtesy of Government the Assoc at285 words
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Article143 1924-03-26 12 During the past week we have experienc- ed a further decline m the market, but prices, after falling below 40 cents for spot, have recovered to the closing level of last week. Various reasons have been put forward for the weakness m the market but we143 words
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185 1924-03-26 12 BORNEO COMPANY'S UNSUCCESSFUL CLAIM. The Borneo Co. were unsuccessful plaintiffs before the Chief Justice m the Supremo Court yesterday morning, when they I >ought to recover from J. B. Pestana $000, alleged by them to be due for a quantUv of br.cks supplied by them. The case for the p'aintiffs185 words
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Article57 1924-03-26 12 In the Commons on Feb. 14, Mr. Penny asked the Prime Minister whether he would it vive the sections of the Defence of the Realms Act which made strikes illegal; and whether he would introduce legislation making compulsory the awards of a representative arbitration board. Of course the answer of57 words
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Article817 1924-03-26 12 Rules for radio telegrams are published m the Gazette. Lt. Col. W. H. Whyte, 0.C., P. P.W. V.C,, leaves for Singapore on the 25th. instant for the camp to be held there during r.ext month. A Reuters telegram from Paris announces the death of General Nivelle.817 words
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Article114 1924-03-26 12 THE KELANTAN GOLD MINES. SHAREHOLDERS TO MXXI Independent Report Ordered The diii tors rejrret to infor holders and the public that recently received MN if property and mines m Kilarnthem to believe that the Ifperi •Mr. Brooke Cowen when con^ultii to the Company and also a!*t« the manager of the114 words
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Article57 1924-03-26 12 (Frcm Our Own Cof|*ttp< Penanu r At the meet m- of Basset 1 I: pany, Mr. Thorne, pivsid illiquid assets of the Compa; 142 098. The director- fer $00 000 to reserve. A divid per cent was declared, |4jBtl m the directors Mr. Cru Ckshank wt ted a57 words
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Article44 1924-03-26 12 (From Our Own Cormpm Tenanu. \lar. At the meeting: of Taipin^r T:i I a rive per cent div dend I Mr. Reimann \va> '(-elected a <: At North Taipinp meeting a fiv< dividend was also declared and 111 1: i\'-elected a director.44 words
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Article176 1924-03-26 12 Another attempt to import f the Color y was frustrated by R icen the other day. This tic. fender m a woman and the i< i it was taken from her Wmt f ful'y loaded. She a. so had spai. an tion on her person. The m from176 words
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Article248 1924-03-26 12 A i—ftint ..f tn.. i. I. c,n,. held at Ki:a!a Lmapar OK I 2 the KJratCf of which, mm taJ c the follewiai The arrivals for .January ftdv tf and :>77 when < S;.v 2i»li adults and MS fl The <K -pa'-tuiv- were Hit adu minors. With the248 words
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Article38 1924-03-26 12 Mr. A. L. Tnomas. A-sistam la dent of Police Penan*, with Htl will be fstef Home M Iwft it. I future Mi. fIWfIHI« h; > §mi x work m Penanjr and hs place h« hard to fill— S. Echo.38 words
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Article1167 1924-03-26 13 ITS HISTORY. Part 11. c Oct. 1922. two other mentioned to th€ j neers, neither of then received detailed I tioa One was the Lenggvj btaming, direct from the m v without impounding-, a river limped to Singapore. This n-idered worthy of further The other was the1,167 words
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Article181 1924-03-26 13 The Municipal Health Officers' statement f the week ended March 16th shows that there were 106 deaths, with a death tat< of 22.30 per mille. compared with 187 last week and 154 m the corresponding week <-f Iml year. One death from plague five crisis of181 words
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Article145 1924-03-26 13 The London Syncopating Orchestra at the Victoria Theatre continues to draw appreciative audiences. Saturday's bill was the second change and a rollicking two amusement was provided. Hitherto tha class of music has been m the hands of native bandsmen m Singapore and ono has only to visit the Theatre145 words
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Article558 1924-03-26 13 A *u Tamil was knocke <* down and killed on the railway between Labu and Tiroi on .Friday morning. It is rumoured m Kuala Lumpur that Mr W. Pryde will take Mr. P. A. F. David's place as District Judge, Singapore, when ta- ter proceeds to558 words
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Article124 1924-03-26 13 Mr. Mitchell, A.S.I., accompanied by b me rnu-v constables raided house No 51 Malabar street at 9 o'clock on Sunday night where they effected the arrest i six Hokiens. The accused men were produced before the Second Magistrate Mr Sennett yesterday morning and charged With being m124 words
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Article504 1924-03-26 13 ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of Haytor Rubber Estates-, Limited, was held at French Bark Chambers yesterday. The Chairman Mr J. C. Benson, pres ded. and there were also present Messrs J. Murray, C. Dickinson (Directors), 11. B. Ward, and C. V. Bailey for the secretaries, Messrs504 words
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291 1924-03-26 13 SZE HAI TONG BANK AND INSURANCE COMPANY. Ibe following report has been communihe 17th annual general meeting of of the Sze Hai Ton. v Banking Insurance Co., Ltd., was held on 22nd eh, Saturday, at registered office of Bank Nos. 56, f>7 and 58 Chulia Street. me following gentlemen attended291 words
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Article26 1924-03-26 13 (From Our Own Correspondent). m, Ipoh, Mar 2J The report of Pafit Perak R ubbe Cam "any shows that $09 nq 7 IVUD /-oni-26 words
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Article409 1924-03-26 14 THE PLAINTIFF'S ALLEGATIONS. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 18. In the Peck vs Russell Case, Mr. Roland Braddell is expected to speak for four days. Yesterday he outlined the history of the action, beginning with the main points of equity on which the plaintiff depended, namely:—409 words
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Article337 1924-03-26 14 Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 21. Yesterday, Mr. Roland Braddell carried tht argument m the Peck vs. Russell case a step further, submitting that m filing the Agreement of June 10th, 1921, containing the names of allotted of shares other than subscribers, which Counsel submitted was bogus, Mr. Russell337 words
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Article238 1924-03-26 14 Kuala l.umpor, Mar. 22. Practically the whole of yesterday was taken up m citation of Authorities by Mr. Braddell, both m support of the plaintiff's case and m rebuttal of the main arguments m the defence. Mr. Braddell related by the aid of documents the story of how238 words
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Article463 1924-03-26 14 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 19. Mr. Roland Braddi-11, continuing his address yesterday, discussed the respective posit ions of Mr. Hone Guan and Mr. Russell regarding the acquisition of the option over the Goenoeng Batoe Besar property. Plaintiff contended that Mr. Russell employed Mi. Hong463 words
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Article343 1924-03-26 14 From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, Mar 20 In the third day's hearing of the Malayan Collieries Case, Mr. Roland Braddell continued dealing exhaustively with the evidence taken on commission of Mr. England, former manager of the Malayan Collieaies, which shows inconsistency with Mr. Russell's defence. Goenoengt343 words
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LOCAL WIRES.
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Article139 1924-03-26 14 (From Our Own Correspondent). Penang, Mar. 18. At the Assizes. Appoo was sentenced to death for the murder of an eleven year old girl at the Dindings on March 23rd 1923. He was recommended to mercy by the jury. A Planter's Death. Penang, Mar. 19. The death is139 words
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Article26 1924-03-26 14 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 20. Boardman has been committed to the Assizes on three charges of criminal breach of trust.26 words
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Article43 1924-03-26 14 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 20. The motor launches, now working for the prevention of rubber smuggling, have already, made several captures of boats heading for Dutch territory with rubber. Fines amounting to $16,000 have been inflicted.43 words
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Article139 1924-03-26 14 (From Our Own Correspondent Penang, Mar. 21. At a meeting of Penang Library, the hon'ble Mr. Youles presiding said the year had been a satisfactory one and they had had more books la.-t year than the previous year. The following were elected on the Committee for this year:139 words
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Article172 1924-03-26 14 After three full days' trial of the Dindin^s' murder case, before Mr. Justice Sproule, two Sikhs and a Sikh woman being charged with the murder of Bisan Singh at Pengkaler. Bahru m the Dindings; the jury returned, a majority verdict of six to one of guilty against172 words
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Article161 1924-03-26 14 SIR P. RAM AN ATHAN'S TOUR. Reception m Penan;. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Penaag, Mac. 22. Sir P. Ramanathan arrived at Penang yesterday, after stopping at Purit Buntar where the Ceyloiu-so community garlanded him fend also Lady Ramanatlr.n and his daughter. At Peneng tin- reception committee met the party at161 words
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Article135 1924-03-26 14 (From Our Own Correspondent). I'enang, Mar. 22. A meeting was held under the auspices of the Straits Chinese British Association to discuss measures to be recommended to Government to deal with the prevalence of venereal disease and to check its spread among the members of135 words
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Article48 1924-03-26 14 (From Our Own Correspond Ipoh, Mar A proposal to form a State Pinter sociation was discussed on Satur<ia\ Central Perak P. A. It was 1 1 the committee should formulate a and submit it to the Taipinp, L»w< i I 1 and Batanjr Padanir Associations.48 words
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Article31 1924-03-26 14 (From Our Own (on\ p..:.:« lpoh. M;,r General satisfacti<»n is expn at the appointment of Mr. HeSecretary. The Times of Malaya shadows a higher appointment for officer.31 words
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Article62 1924-03-26 14 SULTAN BIDS F AREWELL. (From Or o*n ComMpOl h>oh. Mm. U. H. H. the Sultan was bidden astic farewell at a fam y div-s ii la Kan^rsar at which Malay r« present. The best lady.- costume \va tl Miss Coates as an Egyptian Princes; E. Hughes, as. "Times of Malaya."62 words
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Article74 1924-03-26 14 (From Our Own Corresponded Penan jr. Mar. 21. Sir P. Ramaniithan and Lady 11 Ramanathan were entertained by ft leading membt rs of the CtfUm v munity to tea here M Sat unlay aft. S. K. Pillai, representinu 1 the I presented an address printed M silk74 words
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Article272 1924-03-26 14 I Sir P. Ramanathan. Lady Rj td Miss Ramanathan. arrive.: unday nijrht from Kuala Lumpui >ecial train provided by the Kuala \jam eylonese. The President of the 11 cmniittei 1 Mr. E. W. Gunatilaka resident of the Ceylon Tamils" Asm injjapore, Mr. B. Muthukumaru. m )hore272 words
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Article135 1924-03-26 14 We deeply le-ret to Rmftf rh took place at Bdfotartf from pneumonia, of lire. < i wife tf Mr. J. G. (ami known advocate and solicitor m S Mrs. Campbell, who VM mU) 14 a (1 enjoyed poor health w sj Singapore and it135 words
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Article15 1924-03-26 14 We hear that Mr. James Brown iously ill m the European Hoepita the Malay Mail.15 words
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Article5713 1924-03-26 15 [Rtuter'- Service.] London, Mar. 18. m I- >n< :1 yesterday fell to fa iiin: a pound, the lowest bff U22. This is attributed to -OLC-jlaiors, principally of <t:i>ns. Delhi, Mar. 17. Swarajist cheers the Legislative ted the Finance Bill by 60 Sir Malolm Hailey had detraction would prejudice the5,713 words
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Article478 1924-03-26 16 Incite Eunf.g Honoured. A reception was held on Satu. at the Club House of this A>>< tht occasion of the appointment of 1 Ir.che Eunos bin Abdullah to tl.. seat m the Legislature of the I In the course )f the afternoon Iman Mohammad Yusuf bin Haji478 words
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Article213 1924-03-26 16 (By tCI of the Nanyo NichiNi.lii Shimbunsha.) Tokio. Mar. 20. The Russo-Japanese negotiation wh. is reported will reopened shortly m Peking is understood to be only a preliminary > ne wherein the matte is m hand will bi nmed before enter njr into the oil if ference. It213 words
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Article93 1924-03-26 16 There were unasual uc* va>< <>f ent at Ipoh on the tOOWioa of the v P. Ramanathan. Thousands thrcM station, and latter ov.Tflowcd the T&* where an "At Hoir.e" was held M I scale. All the leading reside nt-. i' the British Resident (Mr. Parn. the trict Officer, and many93 words